Merline & Meacham, P.A. is proud to announce that Douglas O’Neal has earned a Band 2 Ranking in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for South Carolina in Private Wealth Law.

Doug is renowned for guiding individuals and businesses through complex estate planning and sophisticated business entity matters. With a unique blend of creative problem-solving and deep empathy, honed by personal experience with early loss, he ensures clients feel understood and empowered throughout their legal journeys. Doug’s philosophy centers on prioritizing client understanding, offering practical advice such as “Taxes should never take precedence over parenting.” He encourages those nearing retirement to focus on life experiences beyond just legacies, offering a holistic perspective to wealth and succession planning. Doug’s expertise encompasses comprehensive estate planning, including wills, trusts, asset protection, and trust modification, alongside a variety of business entity work, from formations and tax matters to mergers, acquisitions, and business succession planning. Congratulations Doug on this well-deserved honor!